Childcare Costs for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Awards Policy
As part of ongoing efforts to support family-friendly work environments for the NIH-supported workforce, NIH is increasing the childcare support to $3000 for applicable NRSA individual fellowships and institutional training awards effective beginning with FY2024 awards. Applicable FY2024 training and fellowship awards that were issued prior to the date of this notice will be revised to retroactively reflect the increase in support for all eligible slots (training) and individuals (fellowships).
Eligible childcare under the childcare cost is care that is licensed and/or regulated by state and/or local authorities, including, but not limited to:
- Childcare at a day camp, nursery school, or by a private sitter.
- Before- or after-school care, pre-schools.
- Licensed day care centers.
- Summer or holiday day camps.
For additional information and eligibilty requirements visit: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-24-116.html
Frequently Asked Questions are available here: FAQs Link
All who are eligible should fill out the Child Care Approval form and attach required documentation. The form should be signed by the department and accountant.
Child care is not to be used for travel.
Payment request should be processed using Prizes and Awards Payment Type and Object Code and Item Expenditure Type for 8706012 - SCHOL-CHILDCARE COST.